None of us can dispute the fact that liberation movements have played a pivotal role in fighting for national independence, self-determination, and the establishment of a state based on the will of the people. But we also need to acknowledge the fact that many of them once in power, struggle to translate their liberation rhetoric into tangible improvements in people’s lives and this often leads to disillusionment and a loss of popular support like we have witnessed in recent years. To assess and address some of the challenges faced by these movements. As from tomorrow, the ANC will host the Liberation Movements Summit that is aimed at revitalising, strengthening and enhancing relations between these iconic movements, while also using the platform to revisit some of the key principles that define these movements. So what has gone wrong and why is their credibility under threat? For more on this, we are joined by….

GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, National ANC Spokesperson

The Global Watch: Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where Zanu PF MPs are said to be pushing ahead with plans to introduce a controversial law that bans any form of criticism of the government. They are of the view that this new law will encourage Zimbabweans to be patriotic. However, those opposed to this proposed law have described it as a draconian attempt to stifle dissent. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

The Patriotic Alliance has suspended its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, from all party activities for a month. Party leader Gayton McKenzie announced this decision last night on social media platforms. Let’s get political analysis on this move from…

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has ruled that accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli be transferred to Leeuwkop prison. This after Ntuli complained this morning about conditions at the Kgosi Mampuru prison, also claiming that he was falsely accused of being in possession of a cellphone. To share what transpired in court today is……

GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) board, set to run for three years starting on August 1. This is in line with the NYDA Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Liezel van der Merwe, Chairperson of the Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Portfolio Committee

The South African Council of Churches began its 2-day National Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg today. The gathering brings together church leaders from across the country to reflect on the ongoing moral and spiritual crisis of corruption. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

We’ve been following the story of the KZN National School Nutrition Programme for some time now, from payment issues suppliers faced to the recent issue that was raised by the National School Nutrition Programme Association on companies being appointed without following due process. The DA in KZN has taken recent issue a step further and to tell us more about that, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Sakhile Mngadi, KZN Member of Provincial Legislature & DA KZN Spokesperson on Education

Survivors and families of victims who were either killed or disappeared during South Africa’s liberation struggle, together with the Foundation for Human Rights have filed a court application that seeks to oppose an application by former President Thabo Mbeki and former Justice Minister Bridget Mabandla. Mbeki and Mabandla are seeking leave to intervene on the basis that they have a direct and substantial interest in the proceedings as they are accused of political interference, something they have both denied.

GUEST: Dr Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights

U.S Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced a bill that will allow the U.S Presidency to impose sanctions on South African government officials and ANC leaders. According to Jackson, this Bill, called the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, would help advance US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda. For more on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST (New York): Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News U.S Correspondent

We tell you more about an Afro-centric streaming platform, NEW Plus TV that was recently launched in Kenya. The platform aims to elevate the role of African storytellers in shaping the global narrative on authentic african stories.

GUEST: Muthoni Waigwa, CEO of NEW Plus TV, based in Kenya